In 2014, there were 803 vehicle recalls in the U.S., including the two largest recalls in history, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recalls affected 63.9 million vehicles, more than double the number of vehicles sold in 2014. The NHTSA collected $126 million in civil penalties last year, more than what the agency had collected in its entire history.

German auto manufacturer Volkswagen plans to alter its production plans and slash jobs at its Russian factory.

"In the first months of 2015 the Russian auto market continued to feel the impact of a weak economy, significant price increases and high interest rates. We don't expect that to change in coming months," Volkswagen said in a statement.